Accession Number:

ADA172630

Title:

Evaluation of Alternative Compositions of the Armed Forces Qualification Test (AFQT).

Descriptive Note:

Final rept.,

Corporate Author:

CENTER FOR NAVAL ANALYSES ALEXANDRIA VA MARINE CORPS OPERATIONS ANALYSIS GROUP

Personal Author(s):

• Horne,Gary E.

Report Date:

1986-05-01

Pagination or Media Count:

62.0

Abstract:

This paper evaluates seventeen ASVAB composites that were proposed as alternatives to replace the current AFQT. The alternatives are evaluated primarily on the basis of their predictive validity and their effects on the applicant pool. Keywords AFQT Armed Forces Qualificantion Tests, Aptitude tests, ASVAB Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, Data sets, Enlistment qualification, Intelligence tests, Marine Corps, Mental ability, Miltary personnel, MOS Marine Corps Occupational Specialty, Occupations, Qualificantions, Recruits, Scoring, Subtests, Test scores, Validation.

Descriptors:

• *RECRUITING
• *MARINE CORPS PERSONNEL
• *APTITUDE TESTS
• DATA BASES
• JOBS
• VALIDATION
• ENLISTED PERSONNEL
• QUALIFICATIONS
• MENTAL ABILITY
• RECRUITS
• SCORING
• INTELLIGENCE TESTS

Subject Categories:

• Personnel Management and Labor Relations

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE